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Building a Future with Robots

This course looked at current and future developments in the field of robotics that could shape different aspects of people’s daily lives. It built an understanding of the principles and fundamental challenges of designing robots including: This course is open to anyone with an interest in robotics. It will be of particular interest to engineers, designers, technicians and enthusiasts who are keen to explore the role of robots in our economic and industrial future. You can use the hashtag #FLRoboFuture to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

What a robot needs to be able to sense the world using drones, youBots and autonomous cars as examples.

Current and future developments in robotics and how and where they are being applied.

How robotics can take inspiration from nature looking at swarm robots and biomimetics.

How robots work with others for example, a robot surgeon and a robotic arm.

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